Myrtle Beach Leader

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 29587 for the week of August 10-16 is $1.71, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.69.

In greater Myrtle Beach, the average price is $1.86 and the lowest price is $1.64. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.9 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.916 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $1.939 per gallon – a 3.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.491.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.